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  1. I've had significant changes in groups based on different powders (maybe not that drastic though). Do you have and powders with a little slower burn rate? I'd definitely try some other loads. Also, have you checked if anything mechanically could be at issue?

  2. If CZ sells this from their OEM sales group and it meets the other criteria why would it not be approved?

    Just food for thought....the CZ 97B is approved for IPSC and it has a similar concept for the bushing system.

    Either way, this pistol has me excited. I'm just nervous to buy one if it doesn't get USPSA approval.

  3. Sounds like this is a normal condition. It seems odd and kind of low quality to me but I am used to finely fitted 1911 pistols so this is new territory for me.

    I will keep shooting it and see how it goes.

    One other thing I hate is how loose the safety is. I bump it on sometimes during a course of fire and that just eats up time as I figure out wtf is wrong and then resolve it and continue shooting. :rolleyes:

    I use the low profile safeties. I would accidently bump the factory safety during a reload or negotiating a wall/prop and it was costing me time. You could also try changing the springs that hold the little v-tipped pieces (can't remember name). I think it's a common problem, especially with those who have larger hands and higher grips.

  4. Rear sight is the HAJO adjustable Competition rear. There is a HAJO tactical rear sight also available.

    This is my bushing gun with AUZ barrel fitted. I am using the Shadow Tactical rear sight on mine.

    AUZbushing_0034.jpg

    That's nice right there.

  5. A barely shot Standard IPSC I picked up last week...

    284177_10151209071553390_1350068668_n.jpg

    ..you need to stop the aperture down, meaning a higher f-number.

    what is the difference between that and the TS?

    Tumbler vs. D type safeties. The engraving on the slide, standard magazine capacity, and the rear sight type come to mind. I also think the guide rod (steel vs. plastic) is different. Other than the safeties/sear cage I've found everything to be compatible/interchangeable.

  6. Ran my first Limited match with the standard P226 mag release installed on my X-5 Competition model. It definitely works better for me than the very extended mag release I swapped out. However, it could stand to be just slightly longer. I think the Grays Guns model, which from my understanding is longer than the standard P226 mag release, and just shorter than the extended X-5 mag release, would be the most ideal.

    I emailed GGI. I know have five P226's of various models and would buy five of the GGI P226 mag release when they become available again. I'd put it on all of them.

    I have a couple of the GGI extended magazine releases and IIRC it is 1mm longer than factory. I'm in the middle of a safe swap so my collection is a wreck.

  7. Is the standard mag release on the P-226 reversible? I use my index finger on my M&P's, and would like to do the same on my 226. Thanks.

    Yes it is. Just be careful to disassemble/assemble in the correct order so you don't have to drill out your catch. There have been a lot of broken frames from doing this.

  8. Thats awesome, thanks guys!

    Added: Any feeding issues? Should I use a specific round? I shoot purely CCI Minimags.

    I shoot "Walmart special" Federal Target and Remington Golden bullet all the time in my X-Five with 22lr conversion. Some of the cheaper stuff might have issue if you have lowered your mainspring weight.

  9. I'd switch to the comp hammer if it were me. Cajun has a hammer as well (personally never used it). Based on their other stuff, you probably will have good results. Either way, you can't go wrong.

    Depending on your grip and hand size, you might find you need to change the safeties out to a lower profile version (I had the occasional switch to "safe" in matches that caused issues). Otherwise it's a shooter....

    Some DIY polishing tips... http://www.czforumsite.info/index.php?topic=14688.0

  10. I changed out the slide release to the standard SIG 226 design as my high grip and hand size caused the outboard bent X-Five type to be activated all the time. It still happens once and while for the standard slide release but not nearly as much.

    Mine is quite accurate (slightly better than the Shadow), but the Gray guys have shown a fitted BarSto barrel can produce better groups than the factory one. If you have the money to burn you could get one of those for matches and shoot the factory for practice.

    I never had any of the failure to extract problem that I keep hearing of on the SIG Forum...who knows? I also run a little lighter Wolf spring now (can't remember the rate).

    7.7gr of AA #7 was my most accurate load (little dirty) and 4.2gr of VV320 was nearly as good and softer shooting (both behind a 124gr MG HP).

  11. http://czcustom.com/czgripsallongblackarched.aspx

    Plus 3M conformable tread tape. After several go arounds, this is now my favorite combination.

    Did somebody say Nickel Boron? :devil:

    What kind of grip is that?

    I'm interested how the surface finish progresses with holster and usage wear.

    I have a Shadow with IonBond. There is some wear (very small) on the forward part of the frame from holster, and the rails and lock lugs on the slide after 10,000 rounds. I'm not unhappy, but there's always room for improvement. I'm interested in your observations/experiences.

  12. Nah..more like this.... :o

    ...and I was that boy :(

    It's a good "Teaching Moment" to know what magazines will not cut the mustard in regards to length. Since I'm no good at shooting, the least I can do is be a lesson for others.

    Sad thing, is I prefer the CZ ones as they are more prone to drop free (in my experience), and I had 5 of them that fit, and two that didn't. Doh!

    I knew the feeling. At the IPSC Nationals I had the extended base pads shooting in Standard division. Problem was, they were the extended pads for the 16 rounders. I had them on the 18 rounders. Welcome to Open!

    Maybe we can start an "Open CZ" division. All mods are legal as long as they provide no competitive advantage.

    Wanna' cover your slide with grip tape? No problem.

    Feel the need to carry 33 round magazines with 10 or 15 round limitations? No problem.

  13. Nah..more like this.... :o

    ...and I was that boy :(

    It's a good "Teaching Moment" to know what magazines will not cut the mustard in regards to length. Since I'm no good at shooting, the least I can do is be a lesson for others.

    Sad thing, is I prefer the CZ ones as they are more prone to drop free (in my experience), and I had 5 of them that fit, and two that didn't. Doh!

  14. I suppose you need to figure out what it would cost to finish to your liking and what work you can do yourself. Then add it up and decide if it's worth it. You might also figure what you can get out of it.

    For me the $400 price point was too high for the condition they were in.

    Example:

    $175 to have it refinished

    $100 to have the front sight dovetailed (I can't take gun parts to have done at work...darn liberals).

    $70 for CZ custom hammer (now Cajun is offering one too).

    Probably another $50 in misc. parts.

    Of course I'd also have to put some VZ grips on there, but that goes for the new ones too ;)

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